Financial Aid:
Figuring out how to pay for the incredibly high costs of college is one of the biggest (and most frightening) hurdles to overcome for many of us when entering or returning to college. I myself returned to school after a 4 year leave of absence, and I know first hand how terrifying it can be to start looking at the costs associated with signing up for classes. This page will include tips and advice that I have learned from my own experience, as well as other info about financial aid I have personally reviewed and researched.
Don't let fear of the paying for college stop you for a second. If you file your own taxes and are not considered a dependant of your parents or guardian, you will easily be able to get the amount of financial aid and loans that you need, not only to pay for classes but also have enough left over to pay things like rent, food, and other "cost of living" expenses.
If you are a high school student or just out of high school, you may need to have your parents sign for an extra loan if your normal loans can't cover the costs. There are loans known as Parent Plus loans that can help not only cover the cost of classses but also the cost of living.
Don't let fear of the paying for college stop you for a second. If you file your own taxes and are not considered a dependant of your parents or guardian, you will easily be able to get the amount of financial aid and loans that you need, not only to pay for classes but also have enough left over to pay things like rent, food, and other "cost of living" expenses.
If you are a high school student or just out of high school, you may need to have your parents sign for an extra loan if your normal loans can't cover the costs. There are loans known as Parent Plus loans that can help not only cover the cost of classses but also the cost of living.
To see all the posts I've made about Financial Aid, simply click on the "Financial Aid" tab at the top right of this page.
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